In Italian history, which secret treaty signed in April 1915 brought Italy into World War I on the side of the Triple Entente in exchange for territorial promises?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Pact of London
- Step 1: Italy negotiated the secret Pact of London in April 1915 with Britain, France, and Russia, promising Trentino, South Tyrol, Trieste, and Istria. Answer: Pact of London. Why not the others: The Pact of Steel was the 1939 military pact with Nazi Germany, and Locarno was signed in 1925.
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